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Eskom clears COO Jan Oberholzer of wrongdoing
Eskom has cleared its Chief Operating Officer (COO) Jan Oberholzer on all charges of wrongdoing.
BREAKING: President Ramaphosa extends lockdown until end of April
President Cyril Ramaphosa has just addressed the nation on the continuing efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus. He says the immediate priority must be to slow down the spread of the virus, and the loss of life, and as such, has extended the lockdown for a further 2…
TV personality Vinolia 'V-Mash' Mashego passes away
Former Jam Alley presenter and actress Vinolia V-Mash Mashego, has died.
Coronavirus: Minister details support for small-scale farmers to ensure food supply
Agriculture Minister, Thoko Didiza has provided details of the R1.2 billion fund for small-scale farmers who are South African citizens to increase food production.
Timing of Fitch downgrade 'came as a shock' – economist
Econometrix chief economist Azar Jammine says the timing of the announcement by credit ratings agency Fitch, that it had downgraded South Africa further into 'junk' status, came as a shock.
South Africa's COVID-19 fatalities rises to 7
It's been confirmed there have been two more coronavirus deaths in KwaZulu-Natal - bringing the total number of fatalities in the country to seven.
Durban expat finally home after double quarantine
A Durban woman evacuated from Wuhan, China, is finally back home.
Five residents at Durban old age home tests positive for coronavirus
Dudley Fortune says those who were in contact with them were isolated and tested. He says the results came back this week.
Metro cop arrested after man shot, killed following tavern visit
A 41-year-old Vosloorus man was allegedly gunned down in his backyard on Sunday after metro police officers found him at a nearby tavern.
The consequences of breaking COVID-19 rules: Episode 2
In this episode, we shed some light into how those who ignore restrictions will be dealt with. Government is serious about containing the virus with a KZN citizen charged with attempted murder.
The world in a time of COVID-19: Episode 1
In our first instalment, we take an in-depth look at the recent events that unfolded as the world and our country comes to terms with the pandemic that is COVID-19.
SA lockdown explained: What you need to know
Defence Minister, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula explains how the army will assist the police.
SA lockdown: Here's how public transport will be affected
The transport minister says public transport services will run for four hours in the morning and for another fours hours later in the day during the 21-day lockdown.
Expat in COVID-19 hit Italy: 'I would hate to see this happen in SA'
A Durban woman living in Italy and in lockdown there has urged South Africans to take the gatherings regulations announced by government seriously to avoid a situation like Italy's.
Coronavirus: Here are the other services that are exempt from the SA lockdown
The Trade and Industry Minister has expanded on the list of services that will be exempt from the nationwide lockdown.
SA COVID-19 cases mount, 60 percent of population could contract virus
The number of COVID-19 infections in the country has gone up again.
Mkhize warns of COVID-19 cases spike
The Health Minister has warned of another spike in the number of COVID-19 cases in South Africa to more than 200.
Government identifies 37 properties for quarantine sites
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) has identified 37 properties that will be used as quarantine sites.
eThekwini, uMhlathuze lay out measures in a bid to curb coronavirus outbreaks
The cities of eThekwini and uMhlathuze have announced measures they're putting in place - amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Court order granted after family refuses coronavirus treatment
The Gauteng Department of Health has been forced to obtain a court order against a family who refused to be quarantined after testing positive for coronavirus.